Artichokes With Garlic Saffron Sauce

Serves: 5

Alessia Franecki

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

53

Spice

49

Sweetness

42

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1

Lemon

1 tsp

Sugar

2 tbsps

Olive Oil

Directions:

1

Cut off the stems of the artichokes with a stainless-steel knife, break off the tough outer leaves, and cut off the top fourth of each artichoke

2

Snip off the tips of the remaining artichoke leaves with scissors and rub the cut edges with the lemon half

3

Arrange the artichokes upright in a microwave-safe dish, add 1 inch water and the garlic, and cover the dish tightly with microwave-safe plastic wrap

4

Microwave the artichokes at high power (100%) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bases are tender

5

While the artichokes are cooking, in a blender blend together 3 tablespoons warm water, the vinegar, the orégano, the saffron, the sugar, and the oil

6

Transfer the cooked artichokes to 2 plates

7

Peel the garlic, in the blender purée it with the vinegar mixture until the mixture is smooth, and stir in the parsley and salt and pepper to taste

8

Transfer the sauce to a bowl and serve it with the artichokes

9

Cut off the stems of the artichokes with a stainless-steel knife, break off the tough outer leaves, and cut off the top fourth of each artichoke

10

Snip off the tips of the remaining artichoke leaves with scissors and rub the cut edges with the lemon half

11

Arrange the artichokes upright in a microwave-safe dish, add 1 inch water and the garlic, and cover the dish tightly with microwave-safe plastic wrap

12

Microwave the artichokes at high power (100%) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bases are tender

13

While the artichokes are cooking, in a blender blend together 3 tablespoons warm water, the vinegar, the orégano, the saffron, the sugar, and the oil

14

Transfer the cooked artichokes to 2 plates

15

Peel the garlic, in the blender purée it with the vinegar mixture until the mixture is smooth, and stir in the parsley and salt and pepper to taste

16

Transfer the sauce to a bowl and serve it with the artichokes